Love Live Oneshots

A Headpat is a Reward (YouMaru)

(Published December 30, 2019)

Hanamaru's POV

"Ruby-chan..... W-w-what should I do, zura?" I went to my redheaded friend with tears in my eyes.

"First of all, Hanamaru-chan, sit down here, calm down a bit and tell me all about it after you've calm down." She said in the most gentle way possible. She has always been a gentle and warm person, she's just too shy to be around strangers.

"*sniff*...*inhales*...*exhales*... I'm fine now, zura...*sniff*" I took a breather and relaxed myself on the chair. She also took a chair, put it in front of me and sat on it with a worried look in her face.

"Are you really fine now? Here's a handkerchief." She asked again, making sure. I only nodded but still took her handkerchief to sneeze into it.

"Sorry... I'll return it to you after I've washed it, zura."

"That's fine, you can keep it. Can you tell me what's wrong now? Try not to cry while you're telling me about it."

"Okay, so what happened was..."

A few hours ago

"...really interesting." I heard before turning into a corner. Then, I saw the ashen with a very bright smile with our energetic mikan haired leader.

"Right?!" Chika-chan extended her arms which earned her big nods and a laugh.

"Ummm... excuse me... You-chan. Chika-chan." I showed up in front of them making a meekly vibe.

"Oh, Hanamaru-chan. Hi!" You-chan greeted raising one hand.

"That's unusual. You rarely come up to us. So what's the case this time, Hanamaru-chan?" Chika-chan tilted her head in confusion.

"It's unusual hearing you say 'unusual' Chika-chan. Anyways, is there something wrong Hanamaru-chan?" You-chan stepped forwrd, confronting my meek self.

"I just wanted to give you this present. I know it's really late, but congratulations on winning the last diving tournament, You-chan, zura." I said with a smile, pushing my gift for her to her chest. Chika-chan was surprised and so did You-chan.

"You didn't need to give me a present for that, Hanamaru-chan. Just seeing Aqours wearing the costumes me and Ruby-chan makes me smile from ear to ear. But, thanks anyway." She put her hand on my head, which I completely didn't expect, and the other at the back of her neck scratching embarrassedly.

I didn't expect I'd get a headpat from her. I was so happy. I couldn't react with the situation completely. But I'm sure I was blushing hard. I even felt my hand clenching with my skirt below. I just couldn't have the courage to look up and the senpai watching this scene.

"Really, thanks for this Hanamaru-chan. See you tomorrow!"

"Ah, wait You-chan. I have one more thing I need to ask you. Come here, zura." I held her wrist, stopping her in place and gestured her to come closer, which she followed questioningly.

"Have you told her yet?" I whispered to her ear which she responded quite adorably.

"W-what do you mean?" She whispered back, her blush betraying herself. She also stole a glance at the mikan haired at the back who was oblivious to what was happening.

"You know who I mean... It's pretty obvious if you look at it from afar." I replied back with a hint of sadness in my voice. It was the same as I feared. "If you won't confess to her yet then, shall I take you, You-chan?" I added with a tease, covering up the sadness that came out earlier. She jumped in surprise but still she stayed in place, blushing furiously.

"Wha?" was the only thing that came out from mouth, she was too shocked to add more.

"I like you, You-chan. Not as a friend but, in the romantic way. I do not need your response as I know what it will be anyway. I just needed to get this off my chest. I'll still cheer on your love for Chika-chan, You-chan." I said all these, holding back the tears that was building up in my eyes.

"I appreciate your feelings, Hanamaru-chan. With this, I'll take up the courage that you have taken out at this moment and put out my feelings today. Thank you and I'm sorry." She really is considerate. She said with a wavering smile on her face.

"It's okay, you can go ahead now. I'll head to the library to calm myself. See you tomorrow, zura." Before really leaving, I pecked her a kiss on the cheek and went running to find the library.

Back to present...

"And that's what happened, zura."

"I can't believe you managed to peck a kiss to You-chan, Hanamaru-chan. You're amazing. But, I think it would've been a lot better if you did that to me..." She said with surprise and mumbled the last sentence to herself, looking down in disappointment.

"Is something the matter, Ruby-chan?" I tried to look directly at her face, but she was still looking down.

"Hanamaru-chan..." She suddenly looked up, held my shoulders, rather gripping them with a pained look. Was it just me or was she really getting closer and closer-

"hmpf!"

"Ah! I'm s-sorry, Hanamaru-chan. I didn't mean to do that." She quickly backed away and lowered herself inside the counter so I wouldn't see her. I was just in a trance and moved my hand to covered my mouth. When I realized it, my face was burning.

"R-r-ruby-chan, what was that, zura?" She perked her head up, also blushing furiously.

"I didn't mean to do that. My body just moved on its own. After all, I do like you, Hanamaru-chan." She looked the other way as she said these words.

"I don't think I can give you my response to that yet, Ruby-chan."

"That's fine, just... just don't give... kisses... to anyone." She puffed out her cheeks and was still blushing madly.

"I see so you were jealous Ruby-chan, that's a surprising side to see of you." I giggled.

"So what?" She crossed her arms together as she has finally grown relaxed and sat on the chair behind the counter.

"Just don't do that so suddenly, you really caught me off guard. And that was my first kiss..."

"It was mine too." She gave me a big smile, trying to lighten up the atmosphere.

I don't know what I should do at the moment.

What should I answer to Ruby-chan?

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That was Shun-chan!

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